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study

20 definitions • 32 examples
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to learn about a subject, especially in an educational course or by reading books:

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to study biology/chemistry
Next term we will study plants and how they grow.
study for She's been studying for her doctorate for three years already.
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to examine something very carefully:

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I want time to study this contract thoroughly before signing it.
[ + question word ] Researchers have been studying how people under stress make decisions.
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a five-year study of the relationship between wildlife and farming
Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of artificial sweetener and cancer.
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a drawing that an artist makes in order to test ideas before starting a painting of the same subject
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the act of learning about a subject, usually at school or university:

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the study of English literature
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Adam doesn't spend enough time on his studies.
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used in the names of some educational subjects and courses:

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business/media studies Michaela is doing a degree in business/media studies.
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a room, especially in a house, used for quiet work such as reading or writing
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[ T ] Next semester we’ll be studying biology.
[ I ] I’ve got to study tonight.
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to look at something carefully to learn about it:

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She studied the embroidery to see how it was done.
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the activity of studying:

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[ U ] He began the study of violin when he was only three.
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A study is a room used for reading and writing in a person’s home.
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a report that examines a subject in detail in order to discover new information:

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Studies show that exercise is important to health.
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to learn about a subject, especially at a school or university or by reading books:

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study for sth He's studying for a master's degree at Yale University.
What do you plan to do when you finish studying?
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to examine something very carefully:

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The group of economists studied the regional market.
A committee will study the links between the two industries.
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The study calls for about $86.7 million in emergency repairs.
a study of/on sth She published a study on strategic financial management.
carry out/conduct/undertake a study AON consulting conducted a study to identify causes of absenteeism.
A recent study of 300 executives found that many wanted more high-tech training.
a major/large/national study
an independent/in-depth study
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the activity of making a detailed examination of a subject:

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The recommendations are based on the detailed study of banking profitability.
He called for more study of the oceans' role in climate change.
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She switched from Economics to the study of human behaviour.
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the work someone does that involves studying:

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pursue/neglect/continue your studies He left full-time employment to continue his studies at university.
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used in the names of some educational subjects and courses:

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